This Regulation implements into Union law management, conservation and control measures established under the Convention for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna that are binding on the Union. This Regulation shall apply to: (a) Union fishing vessels carrying out fishing in the area of distribution of southern bluefin tuna under the Convention; and (b) Member States importing, exporting or re-exporting southern bluefin tuna. The targeting of SBF by Union fishing vessels shall be prohibited. Any southern bluefin tuna or fish products originating from southern bluefin tuna retained on board Union fishing vessels shall count exclusively as by-catch. All imports, exports and re-exports of southern bluefin tuna or fish products originating from southern bluefin tuna shall be accompanied by catch documentation scheme documents and tags, as provided for in this Regulation.
2023-03-15